Cedric believed in Christina.He believed in the sister he had grown up with since childhood... So why bother investigating those things? What was the point of finding evidence and presenting it? Bianca was currently paying the price for everything.After hanging up the phone, she called Zane again and gave him instructions. It was also about Christina, the same thing she had told the private detective.There was no need to continue digging deeper. She wasn't disappointed. She wasn't hopeless. This was her letting go.She understood.She understood that Cedric wouldn't believe in anything she said.He only believed in Christina, not Natalie.She wasn't trusted! Not only was she not trusted, but using her methods to defend herself would also implicate those around her. Cedric's obsession with his sister was almost disturbing.-Natalie personally went to the police station. After that was done, she went to collect Bianca from where the authorities were holding h
Natalie emerged from the airport, completely unaffected by Cedric. After receiving a call from Zane, she drove straight to Sylvan Gems.Rebecca greeted her as she entered the lobby of Sylvan Gems. "Nat." Despite the recent turmoil, Rebecca still managed to address her with the familiar nickname, showing her deep understanding of the situation.The receptionist nervously stepped forward, "Ms. Walker, Madam Johnson insisted on waiting for you."Not knowing Natalie's current work hours made it a bit awkward for the receptionist when Rebecca insisted on waiting. After all, Rebecca was part of the Johnson family. Despite the recent controversies, most people dared not be disrespectful.Natalie waved her hand, signaling the receptionist to leave.Turning to Rebecca, Natalie's tone was icy as she asked, "What do you want with me?""It's about Tina. I know she..." Rebecca stumbled when talking about Christina. "Nat, your previous discord with Tina in the family was because of me.
Rebecca had always believed that she understood Christina well enough. But now, she began to reevaluate."Mom, why are you looking at me like that?" Christina's heart tightened as she observed Rebecca's expression.Rebecca stared at Christina with a searching gaze, silent and unmoving. Christina felt increasingly uneasy and said, "As for Natalie, I... M-Mom, it was her! S-she forced me!" Christina was genuinely panicking.Rebecca was usually serious at times, but now there was a gravity in her scrutiny that seemed to question Christina's very soul. Ever since Natalie's identity was exposed, Rebecca repeatedly warned her not to trouble Natalie and to avoid conflicts. Christina had been taken away by the police this time because someone affiliated with Natalie had dug up her account. Although she had registered it recently, she never expected it would be automatically linked through the phone she was using.Christina had to admit Natalie was no longer the pushover she use
At Christina's nod, Rebecca's expression turned cold. Her face lost the softness and warmth she had a moment ago. She abruptly shoved away Christina's hand."Mom?!"Christina looked at Rebecca in disbelief, bewildered by the sudden change in her mother, who had just been fine moments ago. Rebecca's eyes were sharp."Who do you think you are, huh?" she snapped."Mom? What are you saying?" Christina's heart clenched, unable to believe that her mother, who had always held her in high regard, would suddenly turn so cold.Rebecca had never treated Christina this way before. Even though she had treated Natalie like this countless times, but every time she faced her…There had been nothing but loving eyes!But now...!What did it mean?"Mom!"Slap!As Christina finished speaking, Rebecca directly slapped her across the face. This unexpected turn of events caught everyone off guard.Wanda had been hiding nearby, and she rushed out upon hearing the commotion. "Madam, what
Although Natalie had long witnessed Cedric's methods, she was still caught off guard this time. Previously, she knew Cedric dealt with opponents ruthlessly. But now, this level of manipulation was directed at her! She...!If not for her uncle's protection, she probably wouldn't be able to break free. But she underestimated Cedric's ruthlessness towards her. When that man turned ruthless, he was no different from a madman.-At Radiant Tower, a man stood tall by the French windows, overlooking the traffic below like a king. His thin lips were tightly pressed, radiating an icy demeanor. Yuvan stood not far behind him, and when he received a message on his phone, a shadow flickered in his eyes. "Mr. Johnson!"“…”"Ms. Morgan was injured," Yuvan said.Cedric's tone was tight as he asked, "What happened?"Isabella was going through the prime of her life, but now, such an incident occurred...! Her brother Ivan died because of him, and now, she had become a sacrifice in h
A chill flashed in Cedric's eyes."She doesn't acknowledge you as her sister. Why bother considering her feelings at this point?" His tone was also somewhat cold. It was evident that he had already determined what kind of person Natalie was, and he couldn't accept her anymore.Isabella sensed the emotion in his tone. Although she felt a fleeting sense of satisfaction, she still looked pained on the surface."But she is my sister after all."Her tone was filled with sorrow. It seemed that despite all Natalie had done during this period, Isabella was still speaking up for her. Natalie had insulted Isabella's mother as a mistress on the phone, a severe humiliation. Then, when Isabella was thoroughly exposed as her sister, Natalie still refused to acknowledge her.Natalie was truly ruthless.Now, looking at Isabella, who continued to defend Natalie, everyone couldn't help but feel sorry for her."Enough, don't say anything more, hmm?" Cedric said.Isabella wanted to say somet
Cedric's tactics were fierce. In just a few days, he had violently brought her down from her high position and crushed her ruthlessly.Natalie watched the overwhelming online attacks, feeling a chilling sensation throughout her body. With an imposing aura, she rushed to Radiant Tower but was intercepted by Yuvan. "Ms. Walker, Mr. Johnson said he doesn't want to see you."Slap!Yuvan's words were cut short as Natalie slapped him. In an instant, Yuvan's expression darkened, and his gaze toward Natalie turned sharp."Oh, someone who's been pulled down from the position of Sylvan Gems’ CEO has bitten back, huh?" An unsympathetic voice chimed in. Queenie appeared, holding a white porcelain cup. She stood next to Yuvan, observing Natalie with a sarcastic look.Slap! Slap!Natalie delivered two slaps to Queenie's face. The white cup crashed to the ground, and coffee spilled everywhere. Onlookers, who were initially reveling in Natalie's misfortune, quickly averted their gazes,
It was hard to imagine that this woman could remain so proud and upright despite all her malicious deeds. She even stood at the peak of life and flaunted her power and dominance.Natalie stopped and turned around. There was a smirk that could kill on her lips."You've done so much just to make me beg, right? To see me submit to you!?""...""Cedric, I can stand in the spotlight at the summit, and naturally, I can gracefully face the fall. So all your scheming to drag me into the mud won't show you what you want!"Her words were calm, and she spoke like a queen. It felt as if she were elevated and untouchable. Yet, the person orchestrating all of this was still lurking in the shadows.Natalie walked away.Her proud figure was something she had been born with. She wouldn't let anyone suppress her and succeed!-After exiting Radiant Tower, Natalie called Stephen. Since something significant had happened, Stephen would undoubtedly be aware of it.However, he hadn't called he
Bianca was still pondering how to reject Malcolm. Undoubtedly, even when she sought him out a week ago and proposed they get married, she hadn't truly wanted to marry him. As she contemplated things now, she even anticipated how crazed Malcolm might become when she presented her decision.Her phone buzzed with a call from Malcolm. In the past, Bianca would have ignored it outright, but now... she wasn't one to burn bridges."Hello?""I'll be there in ten minutes. Come down.""It's quite late."Just like before, whenever this man wanted to talk to her, especially about meeting up, she couldn't muster a pleasant expression.The man on the other end of the line simply stated, "I want to see you."Bianca’s heart clenched at those words. She was accustomed to Malcolm's cold, domineering demeanor. Even when he desired a woman, he maintained that haughty attitude. So, hearing such tender words from him was beyond her expectations."Hmph.""Come down, okay? I have a surprise for you."
As Zane reached halfway up the hill, he noticed a familiar car parked outside. Neil, the butler, was waiting outside, and upon seeing Zane return, he approached respectfully."Lord Zane.""Who's here?" Zane frowned, glancing at the brightly lit villa.What was going on? Usually, this place was dim in the evenings, but today, everything was unexpectedly bright."Ms. Stewart has returned," Neil replied.Zane's mind went blank for a moment. He stared stiffly at the butler, his pupils rapidly constricting."Ms. Stewart arrived this afternoon."Yvette!The familiar name flashed through Zane's mind like a gust of wind. How many times had he wanted to hold onto her? But in the end, for various reasons, he had to let her go bit by bit.And now, Yvette was back!Where had she been all this time?Since leaving Simeria, it was like she was a bird that had escaped its cage and soared into the sky, never to return. Zane had asked the Stewart family about her once, but even they didn't kn
"Maybe something happened," said Bianca.Natalie felt her eyelids twitch in response. What kind of terrifying situation was this?"When I say 'something happened,' I don't mean anything bad, but..."But what?In that moment, Bianca's gaze toward Natalie deepened, and she understood what her friend meant."You mean...?" asked Natalie.Bianca nodded silently.Natalie fell quiet as she pondered the situation.What if that was really the case?Natalie couldn't help but admit that if it truly was, it would naturally be a favorable outcome for her."Don't forget, if he can come, he can also leave. He can't change anything here, so it's better for him to return to the world he belongs to," Bianca explained.During this time, Natalie had transformed Simeria into a fortress. But even in such circumstances, Cedric had mysteriously vanished. Up until now, there hadn't been any clues. Even Kyle had been through so much, yet hadn't uttered any useful information.So, it had to be said t
Bianca’s calmness and composure, despite her young age, spoke volumes about how her experiences and wisdom had shaped her thoughts.Curtis, initially worried about her, felt somewhat relieved seeing the tranquility and maturity in his daughter’s eyes.He nodded slowly. "Hmm."In the end, he agreed.After all, she was his daughter. Despite not being raised by him since childhood, Curtis could see it clearly. Like her mother, Bianca would stick to her decisions, impervious to outside interference.Seeing Curtis finally eating, Bianca felt a sense of relief. After lunch, she considerately accompanied her father for a stroll before allowing him to rest.When Carol emerged from Curtis' room, she saw Bianca waiting nearby and hurried over respectfully."Miss.""How is he?" Bianca inquired."Sir is still worried about you, miss," Carol replied sincerely.Having been by Curtis' side for many years, Carol naturally understood Bianca's significance in his heart.Bianca sighed. "It wil
As she spoke, Seraphine felt the already dangerous aura around the man grow even darker, sending her heart racing. She tried to speak, but found herself speechless."Hmph, you useless thing!" Zane cursed menacingly.Cold sweat soaked Seraphine's back completely."There must be a way," she choked out, her tone tense.At that moment, Seraphine recalled what Zane had said to her before she came back to Simeria.He had told her that he never kept useless individuals around him. To gain his protection, one had to be useful. And now, Seraphine's only use—her engagement to Malcolm—had been effortlessly annulled."Heh," Zane sneered disdainfully.For Seraphine, this disdain was not only humiliating, but also starkly different from her experiences with Eleanor. In Eleanor's presence, she had never faced such disrespect. But now, it seemed like anyone could trample on her.In the past, even members of the Entes family wouldn't openly show contempt towards her, but now… Those past comfort
Seraphine had always harbored resentment towards Bianca. But Bianca had always been a rather composed individual, rarely resorting to such actions.So, what was she doing now?"You..." Seraphine's initial fury had been turned to speechlessness by Bianca's aggression.When Seraphine glanced at Bianca, she caught a glimpse of malice in the other woman's eyes.Before Seraphine could utter a word, Bianca bluntly asked, "You know, don't you?"Seraphine stayed silent.Know what?"You knew that Lord Malcolm and Lord Zane are half brothers You also knew why Lord Zane sought you out and took your side, right?" Bianca continued.Seraphine's face drained of color in an instant. And every subtle change in her expression was noticed by Bianca, whose eyes were filled with icy mockery.Stepping forward, Bianca gripped Seraphine's delicate chin. Seraphine instinctively tried to evade, but Bianca's hold was firm."You still dare claim this is your home?" Bianca scoffed."This has always been
When would the cycle of revenge end?While Bianca hadn't decided what to do about Eleanor's actions, Zane had already shown his claws.When would it end?If someone kept chasing after a person, what could they do?"Bia…"Curtis wanted to say something to his daughter, but was met with her unwavering gaze. Clearly, she wouldn't back down this time, just like her mother never did when faced with such situations. Both women faced things head-on, without flinching."Don't worry, okay?" Bianca reassured Curtis.There was another reason she was insisting on staying in Simeria—Bianca knew Curtis wouldn't leave with her. So, she wouldn't leave either.-Bianca and Curtis talked for a long time.Curtis still wanted to send her abroad, but her resolute attitude left him powerless. Moreover, from various pieces of information gathered earlier, it was clear that Bianca was a strong-willed child.No matter what problems she faced, she had her own opinions. So, asking her to leave was s
When Bianca returned to the Holly family’s residence, she found Curtis staring gravely at some documents. When he started coughing violently, his face turning as pale as a sheet, Carol hurried over to check on him."Sir, let Ms. Bianca handle these documents. Please don't strain yourself," Carol said, her tone full of concern."I see now," Curtis muttered heavily, as if he had just realized something crucial.Not understanding what he meant, Carol simply urged, "Your health can't handle this strain. Don't tire yourself out. You must trust Ms. Bianca."Curtis fell silent.Trust?He had always trusted Bianca, but now he regretted bringing her back. If he had never found her, would things be different now?"Where did she go?" Curtis asked."Ms. Bianca went out, but she'll be back soon," Carol reassured him, gently taking the documents from his hands.Ever since Bianca told the older woman about Curtis' health problems, Carol had been extra vigilant, making sure he avoided anythin
Bianca stared at the dangerous man, memories of their harmonious past flashing through her mind. Those moments had once seemed so genuine, yet now felt laughably absurd."Haha, how ridiculous!" Bianca scoffed, her laughter bitter."Bianca!" Zane's voice was sharp, cutting through her mirth."Zane, what if I reveal your true intentions to everyone? What will they think then?""Who would believe you?" Zane interrupted coldly, not letting her finish.Bianca's smile froze on her lips. He was right.Who would believe her? Curtis might, and so would Natalie. But was their trust enough?Clearly, it wasn't.But did it matter?"It's not your concern who believes me. I have never needed anyone's belief to stand strong," said Bianca.Many had doubted her before, but none had ever managed to break her spirit. The dangers she faced now might be greater, but for Bianca, they were just another set of challenges.She had overcome every hardship she encountered. This time would be no differe